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Sausage

Protein

Seasoned ground meat in casings or loose. Available in countless regional varieties and flavors.

4 substitutes

Substitutes

Ground Pork + Seasonings

1 lb pork + 1 tsp sage + 1 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp pepper + pinch red pepper

DIY breakfast sausage. Mix and cook as patties or crumbles.

βœ…Best for: breakfast, stuffing, pasta, pizza
⚠️Not for: cased sausage needs

Ground Turkey + Seasonings

1:1 with same seasonings

Leaner version. Add a splash of oil for moisture.

βœ…Best for: breakfast, pasta sauces, casseroles
⚠️Not for: fatty sausage flavor needs

Crumbled Tempeh + Italian Seasonings

1:1 by weight

Crumble, season with fennel, garlic, red pepper, oregano. Pan-fry.

βœ…Best for: pasta, pizza, breakfast
⚠️Not for: cased sausage, grilling

Mushroom + Walnut Crumble

1:1 by volume

Pulse mushrooms and walnuts in food processor. Season with Italian spices. Meaty texture.

βœ…Best for: pasta sauce, pizza topping, tacos
⚠️Not for: nut allergies, cased sausage